From emerald green, to sapphire blue, citrine yellow and bold magenta. This season jewel tone colours add instant drama to any living space. Style director Louise Hilsz shares how to create a feminine look to your home using some of her favourite on-trend shades.
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ARM CHAIR
Citrine yellow
This jewel toned shade brightens small spaces such as a powder room or home office. Bold yellow creates a fresh and unexpected finish when teamed with neutrals such as beige and grey, and livens up classic wooden floors and dark timber.
La Galeria chair from Sarsfield Brooke, $POA. Viola chair from Republic, $1295. Sunday chair by Me & My Trend, $995. Kartell Clap chair from Backhouse, $975.
ACCESSORIES
Emerald green
The combination of black and white is perfect with emerald green. Mix this cool colour with traditional florals to give a playful and elegant feel to your home. Or with high-gloss paint on window frames to create a bold, modern look in any living space.
Large Diamond Hurricane by French Country Collections, $225. Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Resin vase from Design 55, $2300. Tom Dixon Lid Curve Top container from ECC, $175. Baobab Zanizibar candle from Corso de' Fiori, $159.
PAINT
Bold magenta
Vibrant pink gives an instant injection of glamour. Teamed with crisp white and a healthy dose of rose or yellow gold and you have the makings of a ultra-feminine feel in your home.
Resene Irresistible paint, Wild Thing paint, Elvis paint and Camarone paint from Resene ColorShops.
CUSHIONS
Sapphire blue
Cushions are a brilliant way to add a pop of bold colour in your home. Rich blue mixed with neutrals such as blush pink and dove grey help this vibrant colour pop. Don't be afraid to add more than one jewel tone cushion on a couch - we like to mix colour and texture to create an inviting luxurious look.
